Severe · Flash Flood WarningActive alert
Flash Flood Warning issued September 29 at 8:47PM MDT until September 29
Affecting Dona Ana, NM
In effect until: Sep 30, 2026, 5:30 AM
Dona Ana, NM
Likely impact in Dona Ana, NM; effects through 5:30 AM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
At 847 PM MDT, flooding continues on the Rio Grande, and water is beginning to recede on Rincon Arroyo. A band of moderate to briefly heavy rain showers is moving through the area, but will not likely exacerbate flooding to a significant degree. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain and runoff. SOURCE...Gauges reported. IMPACT...Flooding on the Rio Grande and side arroyos. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Rincon, Peaceful Valley, Rinconcito, Selden Canyon, and low lying areas just above Leasburg Dam. River gauges show the Rincon Arroyo has dropped by about 1.5 feet since 8 PM. The Rio Grande crested at 10.87 feet or 6300 cfs at Hayners Bridge below Rincon at 7:32 PM, but has only dropped by a few inches since then. The river continues to rise slowly at Leasburg. Flooding is not anticipated south of Leasburg due to levee protection.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™